Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Date - Ref. 16800

The Rolex Submariner Ref. 16800, produced from roughly 1979 to 1988, is a highly coveted "transitional" dive watch. It brilliantly bridges vintage charm with modern durability, offering a 40mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, a 300m depth rating, and the Caliber 3035 movement with a quickset date. The 16800 is famous among collectors because it introduced modern features while retaining classic aesthetics. Key upgrades include: upgraded caliber 3035 movement with quick-set date and higher beat rate, ratcheting unidirectional diving bezel, increased depth rating to 300m and the first Submariner to drop the acrylic crystal in favor of a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. The watch we have for sale here has the earlier matte black dial with painted tritium hour markers. These dials have the highly sought after vintage look. The dial is all original and has a wonderful pumpkin tone lume to the dial and hands. The stainless steel case of this watch is in excellent condition. It has signs of a watch well worn but not polished. This coveted Submariner comes on its original heavy Rolex bracelet with flip lock clasp.